Life in the 614

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with Chas Kaplan, co-creator of the Columbus Food Truck Festival on the latest edition of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode we talk about how the festival got started in 2011, how it’s in a new location this year, and what we can expect from the two-day event this weekend.

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with James Alexander, owner of Flavor'd Flow Studio on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this edition we discuss the history and culture of breakdancing, what inspired Alexander to get involved with the art form and how he’s built his teaching methods and studio from the ground up.

With the reboot of Weekender, Arts and Culture Reporter Earl Hopkins spoke with Features and Special Sections Editor Becky Kover about what readers can expect going forward. Earl also spoke with Ohio Restaurant Association President and CEO John Barker about the growing number of rooftop bars and high-rise cantinas in the capital city.

The Columbus attorney is the son of the founder of Detroit rock magazine Creem. Kramer produced the new documentary, “Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine,” available online at creemmag.com. 

Lisa Minken, marketing manager of the series, talks about "Come From Away," "Hadestown," "Frozen" and more.

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with novelist James McBride on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. On this show we discuss McBride’s new book “Deacon King Kong,” how he came up with the idea for this novel, and talk about what readers can expect to take away from it. Finally, we hear what’s next for James McBride, including the new musical he’s working on.

Eliese Colette Goldbach shares insights into her new book, “Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit.”

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with Richard Cordray regarding his new book “Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.” During this we hear about Cordray’s time spent as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, what he accomplished during his time as director, and what this book has to offer readers.

Keefe, who spent his teen years living in Worthington, moved to Los Angeles more than 20 years ago to pursue a career in entertainment.

The Grammy-nominated artist will perform Feb. 17 at Skully's Music-Diner in Columbus, Ohio.